Accounting Assistant

remoting.work; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

remoting.work is seeking an Accounting Assistant to keep financial records accurate, current, and easy to review in a structured environment. The role supports reliable reporting, clean reconciliations, and consistent record quality across daily processes with a strong emphasis on independent, error-free work.

The position is remote, aligned to US time zones, with an asynchronous style and clear written handoffs.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial record keeping.
• Strong data entry accuracy and consistency.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or Xero.
• Strong written communication skills for clear updates.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with Excel VLOOKUP, pivots, and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and enter transaction data with consistent attention to detail.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and keep supporting records complete and organized.
• Manage accounting data in QuickBooks or Xero and maintain accurate records across related systems.
• Build and update spreadsheets in Excel and Google Sheets to track balances, review trends, and support reporting.
• Communicate status, issues, and record updates clearly so financial work moves forward without delays.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Written communication

Accounting principles

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Accounting Assistant

Remote (Based at an approved local secure facility). We work US time zones and ask that you're available during those hours, even if that means adjusting your schedule.

About The Role

This role keeps financial records accurate, current, and easy to review in a structured accounting environment. The work supports dependable reporting, clean reconciliations, and consistent record quality across daily processes. This role is built for a team with zero tolerance for preventable errors and strong standards for independent execution. The role is primarily asynchronous, with clear written communication and reliable handoffs. The team is internationally distributed and works across United States time zones.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate financial records and enter transaction data with consistent attention to detail.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and keep supporting records complete and organized.
• Manage accounting data in QuickBooks or Xero and maintain accurate records across related systems.
• Build and update spreadsheets in Excel and Google Sheets to track balances, review trends, and support reporting.
• Communicate status, issues, and record updates clearly so financial work moves forward without delays.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in financial record keeping.
• Strong data entry accuracy and consistency.
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks or Xero.
• Strong communication skills for clear written updates and coordination.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Hands‑on experience with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Google Sheets, and account reconciliation processes.